The Pentagon Papers (book)

The Pentagon Papers is a classified government report detailing the United States' political and military involvement in Vietnam from World War II to the early 1970s. Released in 1971, it revealed that U.S. officials had misled the public about the war's progress and justifications. The documents highlighted the government's awareness of the unlikelihood of success and the escalating costs, both human and financial. Their publication sparked widespread public outrage and increased opposition to the Vietnam War, significantly impacting trust in the government and shaping the discourse on military engagement and transparency.